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| Title: | Clinical Psychologist, Pain Team |
| Employer: | Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Description: | Anaesthetics Theatres & Pain Directorate LOCATION: Pain Clinic HOURS: 37.5 hrs PER WEEK BAND: Band 7 SALARY: £29,789 to £39,273 per annum pro rata An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative, interdisciplinary Pain Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join the team in delivering first class, modern pain management. Derriford Hospital Pain Clinic has a large team including clinical specialists and 6 consultants. Working alongside one other qualified psychologist specialising in pain management and a clinical psychology trainee, you will be supported by the broader Clinical Health Psychology Service within the hospital. The department has strong links with Plymouth University allowing opportunities to undertake clinical supervision training courses. The successful candidate will split their time between assessment and therapeutic work, and individual and group work. You will autonomously manage an individual caseload with possibilities for families and couples work. In addition, you will have an integral role in the delivery of generic and specialised pain management programmes. Our programmes are inter-disciplinary, evidenced based and cutting edge, incorporating CBT, mindfulness and acceptance techniques. Committed to research and audit, we collect data on group and individual intervention, allowing us to continuously evaluate outcomes and therefore provide a high quality service. There is an active and expanding programme of multidisciplinary research within the pain clinic. There will be opportunities to be involved in the development of large scale projects as well as presentations and posters at national meetings. In addition, you would contribute to a small clinical team involved with assessing people for invasive pain management procedures. The Pain Clinic is committed to continuing professional development. Clinical Health Psychologists in the region have a well organised CPD calendar and you will be encouraged to attend and present at monthly events. At Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust we recognise that work is only part of your life. Situated on the beautiful south west coast Plymouth boasts many local Heritage sites and areas of ‘outstanding natural interest’. It is ideally located for walking, cycling, climbing, sailing and many other indoor /outdoor pursuits. Plymouth has good road and rail links and access to the rest of the UK and Europe. Give us a call for more information or book an informal visit to meet our friendly team: Carla Herrington, Counselling Psychologist on 01752 792525, Dr Tony Davies, Consultant on 01752 517557 or Mr Reuben Crossley, Specialist Physiotherapist (email reuben.crossley@phnt.swest.nhs.uk) on 01752 792807. Please apply online at www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk where full details and the job description can be found. Please quote job reference: 216-JG-5901-PCM. Closing date for completed application forms: 29 March 2010. Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer, and is actively working toward a smoke-free environment. Under the Trust’s Green Commuter Strategy, on site parking is restricted. Working in partnership towards the Peninsula Medical School |
| Working Hours: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £29,789 to £39,273 per annum pro rata |
| Location: | South West |
| Closing Date: | 29/Mar/2010 |
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Further Details | |
| Contact Name: | Carla Herrington |
| Title: | Counselling Psychologist |
| Contact Telephone No: | 01752 792525 |
| Website Address: | http://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk |
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